Category Archives: News
Rescheduled pretrial hearing delayed again in Lyon County rape case
Following a late delay last month, a Lyon County rape suspect has had another delay as court proceedings continue. Alexander Babb, 23, faces one count of rape after an alleged incident in early Februa...
Oct 01, 2019
NRC names new resident inspector for Wolf Creek
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has chosen a new resident inspector for Wolf Creek Nuclear Power Plant near Burlington. John Vera joined the federal agency in 2008 as a structural engineer at the NR...
Oct 01, 2019
William Allen White Children's Book Award ceremonies coming this weekend
One of the big activities this upcoming weekend will be the 67th annual William Allen White Children’s Book Awards ceremony. Hundreds of elementary and middle school students from across Kansas ...
Oct 01, 2019
Three Elmdale children among six people hurt in Marion County crash
Four Chase County residents were hurt, including two children with suspected serious injuries, after three vehicles collided on the north edge of Marion on Monday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 37-ye...
Oct 01, 2019
CDC warns hunters that deer can transmit tuberculosis to humans
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning deer hunters to be careful in how they handle the animals, especially if they travel to certain parts of the country to hunt. The CDC says peo...
Oct 01, 2019
Emporia Symphony Orchestra's Pops Concert to entertain the Granada this Tuesday
The Granada Theatre will play host for the Emporia Symphony Orchestra as they perform their show, Pops Concert. Pops Concert will feature a compilation of different pieces of music throughout popular ...
Sep 30, 2019
WEATHER UPDATE: Chase, Morris, Wabaunsee counties under flash flood watch beginning at 7 pm Tuesday
Chances for heavy rainfall in the KVOE listening area continue to increase. Chase County has now been added to a flash flood watch which originally included Morris and Wabaunsee counties from 7 pm Tue...
Sep 30, 2019
UPDATE: SUV driver hospitalized after crash with Lyon County Highway Department truck
A woman was taken to Newman Regional Health with apparently non-life-threatening injuries after a wreck in downtown Emporia on Monday. The crash happened at Sixth and Merchant shortly after 8:30 am an...
Sep 30, 2019
Montana man hurt in motorcycle crash near KTA Emporia gate
A motorcycle rider was taken to Newman Regional Health for observation and treatment after a crash near the Kansas Turnpike’s Emporia tollgate Sunday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 25-yea...
Sep 30, 2019
UPDATE: Sunday wreck on US-50 sends two Emporians to Newman Regional Health
Emporia/Lyon County EMS took two people to Newman Regional Health after a crash just west of Emporia on Sunday. Lyon County deputies say 62-year-old Deanna Thompson-Simpson of Emporia was westbound on...
Sep 29, 2019
